| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $5.82 | 8.215% | $6.2981 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.31 | 8.728% | $138.4216 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.81 | 10.541% | $86.012 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.63 | 7.159% | $54.2546 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.99 | 8.453% | $26.0179 | $26.02 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.25 | 10.379% | $9.1063 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.81 | 11.192% | $128.7715 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $409.62 | $448.8820 | $448.88 | $448.80 | $448.90 | |